IUOE Local 542 Winter 2021 Newsletter

The Local 542 Big Scoop WINTER 2021
Benefit funds
26
Benefit funds report
John Heenan
Administrator
Dear 542 Fund Participants:
The Funds office has been closed to members, but
we are available by phone or email.
You might not realize this but almost all
paperwork, whether it’s an address change,
updating a beneficiary, or census forms, can be
submitted either by mail or email. Forms are
available on our website (see URL at right).
Have a medical question? The 542 Nurses are
available to help you or your family with any
medical needs or concerns you may have. They
can be reached by calling (855) 755-IUOE (4863).
You now have the ability to consult with a doctor
virtually. Telemedicine is for those who can’t make
it to their family doctor. With telemedicine, you
have 24/7 access to U.S. Board certified and
licensed primary care doctors.
To access MD Live, you can use your home
computer by going to MDLive.com/IBX, your
smartphone by downloading the MDLIve App, or
by calling (877) 764-6605 for your virtual care visit.
MD Live doctors can help with more than 50
minor illnesses, from colds and sinus infections to
allergies and more.
Here’s a quick update for the various Funds:
The SUB Fund is still in great shape, even after
paying out $8.5M through the first 10 months of
2020. The Weekly benefit was increased from
$125 to $350 for weeks submitted between April
4th and July 11th. It was increased again to $250
on November 7, 2020.
In addition to increasing the benefit amount, the
SUB Trustees eliminated the 39-week max for SUB
claims with a 2020 start date. If you reached the
39-week max in 2020, you can still apply for the
additional weeks. The Trustees are currently
(continued on page 27)
Visit our website at:
www.IUOE542Funds.com
For current information in PA, go to:
https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/
coronavirus/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx
For current information in DE, go to:
https://coronavirus.delaware.gov/
Sign up to access Member Resources at www.IUOE542.com